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Large Olmec Jade Celt

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Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 1150 to 550 BCE. The Olmecs exhibited an extraordinary command of this extremely difficult to carve medium. Olmec jade objects - such as this large, trapezoidal celt/axe form - are unparalleled for their stunning green hues and natural veining in the stone as well as their remarkably symmetrically balanced forms, and elegant surface finish. This ceremonial celt, being of rare quality, is no exception! Custom stand Size: 2.375" W x 6.75" H (6 cm x 17.1 cm); 7.375" H (18.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private R.D. collection, Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over twenty five years from various major galleries

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Condition

A few tiny nicks to blade edge. Otherwise superb!

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Large Olmec Jade Celt

Name: Large Olmec Jade Celt
SKU: 54910062
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

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